THE PRIVATE DOCUMENT WORKSPACE

Scan anything.Finish everything.

ScanOwl turns paper into clean PDFs, searchable text, signed documents, and share-ready files — all on your iPhone, without sending your work to a server.

Free to download · No account · Works offline

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Smart scanEdges locked
OCR ready20+ languages
SignedReady to share
PrivateOn your iPhone
On-device by default20+ OCR languages18+ document tools

Paper in. Finished work out.

Scan, extract, sign, compress, convert, and share without breaking your flow.

YOUmake this searchable
SCANOWLDone — text found in 20+ languages.
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From camera to done in three steps

No setup maze. Open the camera, capture the page, and choose what happens next.

1

Point and capture

Real-time edge detection finds the page and straightens the perspective automatically.

2

Clean and understand

Apply a crisp filter, reorder pages, and pull searchable text from scans or photos.

3

Finish and share

Sign, compress, convert, watermark, lock, or export the finished document.

A full document desk in your pocket

The tools you use most stay clear, fast, and one tap away.

Everything a document needs

Built for contracts, receipts, invoices, IDs, notes, and the files that keep life moving.

Smart scan

Detect edges live, correct perspective, and capture multiple pages into one PDF.

Crisp pages in seconds

OCR text extraction

Turn scans and photos into text you can copy, search, and reuse.

20+ recognition languages

E-signatures

Create, save, place, resize, and send signatures without printing a page.

Sign and send in one flow

PDF toolbox

Merge files, extract pages, reorder documents, and convert PDFs or images.

18+ practical tools

ID card copy

Place the front and back of an ID neatly on one print-ready A4 page.

Front and back, perfectly aligned

Protect and compress

Shrink file size, add passwords and watermarks, then export confidently.

Smaller files, stronger control
ScanOwl detecting the edges of a paper document
LIVE EDGE DETECTION

See the page lock in before you tap.

Auto capture and perspective correction turn awkward angles into a clean page.

A document being signed with ScanOwl
SIGNATURES

Sign the file. Skip the printer.

Save multiple signatures, place them precisely, and send the finished PDF.

Your documents stay yours.

OCR, signatures, PDF edits, and exports run on your device. No account is required, and your files are never uploaded for processing.

  • Works fully offline
  • No account needed
  • Files never leave your device
ScanOwl private on-device processing
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Start free. Unlock every tool when you need it.

Download the app free, then choose the Pro option that fits your workflow.

AnnualBEST VALUE
$29.99per year

The complete ScanOwl toolkit for everyday document work.

  • Unlimited multipage scans
  • Unlimited OCR and exports
  • All PDF, signature, and ID tools
  • No ads or watermarks
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Lifetime
$79.99one-time purchase

Pay once and keep the full document workspace unlocked.

  • Everything in ScanOwl Pro
  • One purchase, no renewal
  • Restore on your Apple ID
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Weekly plan also available in the app at $6.99/week.

Good questions. Clear answers.

Does ScanOwl work without internet?

Yes. Scanning, editing, OCR, signatures, and exports are designed to run on your device. You can complete the core document workflow offline.

Are my documents uploaded?

No. Your documents are processed locally on your iPhone and are not uploaded to a ScanOwl server for processing.

Which files can I work with?

ScanOwl works with PDFs and common image formats such as JPG and PNG. It can also convert documents into images, DOCX, or long images where supported.

Can I scan more than one page?

Yes. Batch capture lets you scan multiple pages in a row, reorder them, and export everything as one PDF.

Is there a free version?

Yes. ScanOwl is free to download. Pro unlocks unlimited workflows and the complete document toolbox. Prices are shown in the App Store before purchase.

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Turn the next page into progress.

Download ScanOwl and keep scanning, editing, signing, and sharing in one private workspace.

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